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In this supernatural tale, young Julia is gifted with the ability to heal and see into the future. When her best friend, Jim, is shot and killed, Julia embarks on a quest to bring him back to life. Meanwhile, another friend witnesses a gas station holdup and is shot, and Julia's mother discovers that the gunman is the deranged former boyfriend of her half-sister. As a result, Julia's powers become dangerous, and she must learn to control them. In addition, Julia's mother's death is a turning point in her family's history. As Julia and Jim go on the hunt for the gunman, they encounter a group of witches who believe that Julia is a threat to their community and want to keep her from using her powers. The novel is filled with suspense and danger, and the plot is constantly shifting and unpredictable.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Christopher Pike
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